Pet Relief Areas PRE-Boarding?
 

I haven't flown From JFK yet with my dog. When flying into JFK we utilized the pet relief area outside of baggage claim.
But since it is a long ride from home to airport, and then I need significant time to get thru security, what facilities are there for pet relief before boarding a flight? Seems like there should be, but I can't find any information about that.

The only pet relief area is the one you are aware of outside the terminal.

Could we then get dropped off at the Arrivals area so we can use the Pet Relief area by baggage claim, and then make our way to Check-In? How difficult would that be, with luggage?

It is very easy to get between the arrivals and departures area in T5. At the AirTrain end of the terminal there are elevators and escalators that can take you up and down. And I'm pretty sure the pet relief area is at that end as well so it is reasonably convenient for that.

I'd probably go to the check-in area, check your bags and then take the pup down stairs for relief before heading back up into the security line and into the terminal. Makes it easier to manage all the bits described.

Thanks for the Info!